First off, I cut the giraffe's shadow layer three times at 3-1/2" (key 32). I then cut the rest of the giraffe's layers. Everything layers from the bottom up. Cut your shadow first and then cut the base and corresponding layers (layer 1, layer 2).

Then, using the thinner pop dots from Stampin Up! I created a multi-layered giraffe.

Here's the background image (key 42), which I cut at 2-1/4" and used the Sugar and Spice font feature key. All I had to do was turn it 90 degrees and it was perfect! See handbook page below:

The giraffe's eyes cut out small at this size so I thought some wiggle eyes would be fun; he kind of reminded me of that giraffe from that movie Madagascar...

OK, maybe not....ha ha!

Finally, a strip of coordinating paper inside finishes the card off. Paper was by October Afternoon and Stampin Up!, ribbon by Michaels, sentiment ("baby") by Papertrey Ink. Fiskars scalloped border punch was also used.

I have so many baby carts and alot of them have similar images on them this one included, but one of the things that sold me on this cart, is the adorable sugar and spice alphabet. So as usual, I have convinced myself that I just have to have this cart in my collection as well. Love your giraffe - they are always a favorite of mine. Marcie

Your card is so cute,love the colors nice & colorful.I needed something to brighten up my day THANKS!!!This winter has been a long one(to much snow we gotten over 100 inch so far this winter & it been snow all day today.I'm ready for SPRING.

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I think this card is A-DOR-A-BLE! Plus, I have lots of friends that are having babies so it's time to get started on making the cards so they can just be popped in the mail when the time is right. Especially since I'm due in a few months too. Any work done ahead of time will help.

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